CrossBrowser removal instructions

What is CrossBrowse?

CrossBrowser is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to offer the functionality of a regular Internet browser. While CrossBrowser may seem to be a legitimate application, be aware that it is categorized as adware. The developers of CrossBrowser employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, CrossBrowser tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

CrossBrowser collects various software and hardware information such as Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and data (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, cookies, etc.), operating system, time and date, and other details that are likely to be personally identifiable. This behavior may cause serious privacy issues or identity theft. Furthermore, advertisements generated by this rogue application include (but are not limited to) banner, pop-up, interstitial, and in-text ads. It is highly probable that these advertisements will lead to further adware or malware infections, and therefore, you are strongly advised to uninstall this potentially unwanted application from your Internet browser.

There are many rogue applications similar to CrossBrowser. Some examples are BoBrowser, Fun For me, and SoftwareRefresher. None of these applications are useful to the user - their purpose is to generate revenue by the display of intrusive advertisements and sharing collected data with third parties. Research shows that most adware is distributed via small programs called 'download managers' on freeware download websites such as download.com, softonic.com, and soft32.com. These websites employ download managers to monetize their free services and traffic by offering installation of additional programs together with the chosen software. Installation of this rogue application can be avoided by closely observing each step of the free software download procedure and clicking 'Decline' if installation of any additional programs is offered. Furthermore, all software downloaded from the Internet should be installed using the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. If you have installed CrossBrowser, your Google Chrome icon has been deleted from the Desktop, and you are experiencing intrusive online ads, read the following removal guide and eliminate this adware from your Internet browsers.

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Remove CrossBrowse adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, CrossBrowser did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate: all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the crossbrowse adware, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious add-ons from Microsoft Edge:

Click the three horizontal dots icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions, right click your mouse on these entries and click "Uninstall".

Optional method:

Click the three horizontal dots icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), and select Settings.

In the opened tab, click the "Choose what to clear" button.

Click Show more and select everything, and then click the "Clear" button.

If this didn't help, please follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset Microsoft Edge browser.

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